Holy Monastery of Saint Menas — Attraction in Vavla

Historical chronicles give the date of establishment as 15th century. However, it is highly likely that this date maybe much earlier. Initially, it was a monk monastery. The monastery is an interesting connection between Byzantine style and Gothic style. The current shape built of fieldstones dates from the 18th century. Since 1965 is the nunnery. Presently is one of the largest monasteries open for visitors in Cyprus. Surrounded by a very nice green area. Located on the outskirts of the unbelieved lovely village of Vavla. Interior of the monastery is decorated by greenery and flower baskets. Very well maintained. There are two old and important paintings for Orthodox there. These are images of Saint George and Saint Minas. Saint George is an important and famous figure of the Orthodox church. Saint Minas became a patron of people falsely accused, travelling traders and caravans, as well as those who have eyesight. Nuns earn an income by painting and selling sacred icons. Also, nuns grow and sell the most delicious fruit and homemade preserves in the whole of Cyprus!!! Local honey, jam, tea and cakes. I tasted these lovely delicious and delicacies when I was there in November 2018. There is one very important thing. Shorts are not allowed inside the monastery church. This is a holy place. Anyone visitor is warmly welcomed but you have to show respect for this place. Large car park in front of Monastery. Toilets...

The convent of Agios Minas is a monastery located in the village of Vavla and which dates back to the 15th century. The building is a mixture of Byzantine and Gothic styles with a pointed vault of traverse ribs and side porticos, and consists of a church, cloisters and other monastic buildings.On the north and south walls there are two large paintings of Agios Georgios (Saint George) and Agios Minas (Saint Minas) which date back to 1757. In addition to their religious duties, the nuns at the convent busy themselves with icon painting, and cultivating and selling fruit and homemade preserves. Please note that, as in many monasteries and churches on the island, modest dress is required to...

Fine, calm place. Beautiful garden and church, but much of the area is restricted from entry. So don't expect to see much more than that. They have a small shop but no one was there to serve us and I couldnt find a jar to pay for the souvenirs.

Important dress code. Trousers and shorts not allowed for women. Shorts not...